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Do you expect to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) in the near future? If so, you should be aware that the SSDI application and process is oftentimes a complex task—potentially requiring you to gather evidence, complete paperwork, attend hearings, and more.

Luckily, it is not a task that you need to complete on your own. An SSDI attorney can help you navigate the process.

Perhaps you are reluctant to hire a disability lawyer for an understandable reason: You’re not sure you can afford one.

If you cannot work for at least 12 months due to a disabling condition, you may be considered disabled by the SSA. This means you may qualify for disability benefits which will help you shoulder the financial hardship due to the fact that you are too disabled to go to work and, thereby, meet your everyday financial needs.

Are you unable to work due to a disability? If so, you may qualify for disability benefits.

However, you might not know which disability benefits program serves your needs. If this is the case for you, keep reading to learn more. This overview provides essential information about the main benefits for people with disabilities in the United States.

Many Social Security disability (SSD) benefit claims take months, if not longer, for a claimant to get a decision. However, there are some ways that you can help speed up the process which may reduce your wait time for disability benefits. These ways are explained below.

Many different cancers qualify for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). The main requirement to qualify for disability with cancer is that the cancer diagnosis will prevent you from working for at least the next 12 months. Section 13.00 in the SSA’s Blue Book lists approximately 30 different types of cancer that can qualify for disability. These cancers range from skin cancer to cancers where the origin is not known.